honorandkit Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I am beyond excited! I let the girls out as normal this morning, but Gretel didn't come out of the house. My first thought was panic...she's always keen for breakfast, so I instinctively thought something was wrong. A quick peek in the house, and she was standing in the nesting box, clearing out the stray feathers. I went back inside to make our morning cuppa, checked on her again about 2o minutes later and there it was. Small (30g) but perfectly formed! We've had the girls 6 weeks tomorrow, and they came to us at about 13 weeks. Typically, we're going away for the weekend tonight...so our neighbour will have the joy of the second egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangri Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 awww bless it's very exciting isn't it! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Awww how lovely, well done Gretel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Good for Gretel - isn't it really exciting. Our Orp started to lay this week - 4 eggs in 4 days which is, I think, pretty good. I keep catching her in the nesting box so have to close it up and leave her to get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hurray! Well done Gretal. It is so exciting when you get the first one. Glad all is going well for you. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
